Error Code 9C9
A power component inside the washer has overheated and shut down
Critical
Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue
Also displayed as: 9C9
What This Means
Ambient temperature causing IPM overheating; Power turned off by main relay off operation; PBA defect; Motor short circuit
What actually causes this:
The washer is in a very hot location, or an internal power module has failed
First Thing to Check
Make sure the area around the washer has adequate ventilation and is not extremely hot
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. After eliminating the AC Connector PBA, check whether it is shorted, or replace Main PBA
- 2
2. After eliminating the motor connector, check if motor is shorted
- 3
3. If motor is shorted, replace both the motor and PBA
- 4
4. If motor is not shorted, replace Main PBA only
This Error Applies To
Samsung WD53DBA900HZA1 Series Washers (2024) (2024–present)
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